This program provides an opportunity to obtain a specialization in geoscience courses having direct relevance to forestry industry careers. It is directed, in the first place, to undergraduate taking a major in earth sciences or physical geography. Credits applied to this certificate may not be applied to another Simon Fraser University certificate or diploma.

Program Requirements
The certificate requires the completion of 30-32 credit hours of required course work and electives as follows.

Required Courses (24 credit hours)
EASC 204-3 Structural Geology I
EASC 313-3 Introduction to Soil and Rock Engineering
EASC 411-3 Applied Environmental Geology
EASC 413-3 Forestry Geotechnics
EASC 418-1 Terrain Stability: Assessment and Mitigation
EASC 419-1 Forest Harvesting Technology
GEOG 213-3 Geomorphology
GEOG 317-4 Soil Science I
and either
GEOG 253-3 Aerial Photographic Interpretation
or both of
EASC 206-1 Field Geology
EASC 306-2 Field Geology II

Elective Courses
Students must complete one of
EASC 304-3 Hydrogeology
GEOG 311-4 Hydrology I
and one of
EASC 403-3 Quaternary Geology
GEOG 313-3 Geomorphology II
GEOG 412-4 Glacial Processes and Environments
GEOG 417-4 Soil Science II